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Boost for Henson while Cipriani stock plunges

Henson: named in a Wales squad for the first time in two yearsNeal Simpson/PA/Empics

One fallen star began his international rehabilitation yesterday but another hurtled farther towards oblivion.

Gavin Henson’s recall by Wales for the first time in two years confirmed Warren Gatland’s long-term faith in the player despite his recent suspension by Toulon. But Danny Cipriani’s future in Australia, or anywhere for that matter, looks bleak after his latest transgression.

Henson was included in the 26-strong Wales squad to play the Barbarians on June 4, with Gatland insisting that selecting the centre, who was given a reprieve by the French club last week, was a risk worth taking.

“I know there have been certain issues,” Gatland, the head coach, said. “But all I can say about Gavin is that when he has been in our squad you couldn’t…